Hi all,
I am currently looking to get a used second generation K1200GT but the process has left me a more than a little concerned. While perusing various classifieds, it has become apparent that these bikes languish for sometime before they find “new” homes. At first I was overjoyed at the prospect of picking up a slightly used BMW cheaply, but now I am concerned.

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Now that more cops are riding the Connie, surely I'll be able to find some "extrooper" that wants a real motorcycle.

Honestly, if the RT didn't exist, the new Connie and the Moto Guzzi Norge are the only two sport-touring bikes I would seriously consider and in that order. If cruise control and heated seats were available on the Concours 14, it would be just about perfect.

Honestly, if the RT didn't exist, the new Connie and the Moto Guzzi Norge are the only two sport-touring bikes I would seriously consider and in that order. If cruise control and heated seats were available on the Concours 14, it would be just about perfect.

Cruise Control is just $240 away for new Connie owners. Works just like OEM. As for heated seats, most custom seat makers can heat any seat you want heated. After adding both of those farkles, your still a few thousand ahead of the price of an RT or GT. Of course, that's if price is the premise of the argument.

Having said that, I'm going to be keeping my eye on the new 1600GT. Looks very VERY interesting.

Cruise Control is just $240 away for new Connie owners. Works just like OEM. As for heated seats, most custom seat makers can heat any seat you want heated. After adding both of those farkles, your still a few thousand ahead of the price of an RT or GT. Of course, that's if price is the premise of the argument.

Having said that, I'm going to be keeping my eye on the new 1600GT. Looks very VERY interesting.

Saw a brand new Connie (ABS I think) at dealer today for 10,999. That should really help resale prices.

You are looking at a new model coming out (K1600GT) which replaces the old model. That is never good for pricing of used bikes that are the previous generation. Secondly the U.S. is in a bit of a unique situation in that you are coming through a recession caused by the bursting of one of the biggest debt/real estate bubbles in history. People are selling their expensive toys. Finally BMW's have never been main stream bikes because of their premium pricing and focus on the touring crowd. Niche vehicles tend to be a tough sell in bad economic times. Just look at how discounted one year old Lambo's, Ferrari's and Aston Martins are right now.

Even main stream manufacturers are having trouble moving product. Up here in Canada there are still 09 Goldwings on the floor.

You are looking at a new model coming out (K1600GT) which replaces the old model. That is never good for pricing of used bikes that are the previous generation. Secondly the U.S. is in a bit of a unique situation in that you are coming through a recession caused by the bursting of one of the biggest debt/real estate bubbles in history. People are selling their expensive toys. Finally BMW's have never been main stream bikes because of their premium pricing and focus on the touring crowd. Niche vehicles tend to be a tough sell in bad economic times. Just look at how discounted one year old Lambo's, Ferrari's and Aston Martins are right now.

Even main stream manufacturers are having trouble moving product. Up here in Canada there are still 09 Goldwings on the floor.

On the other hand, with new 1600GT's costing about 2-3k more than the 1300GT base mode to base model, used K1300GT's may not suffer much if at all from a value standpoint.

To answer the original poster, As a former K1200GT 2nd Gen owner, part of the problem lies in the fact that the bike was "updated" to a 1300 very quickly. As a result, I found that those interested in buying mine all said, "I wonder if I should just go for the 1300?" Even I thought "Dang, I shoulda waited another 6 months!"
Now, a 1600 has come out!

Even though the K1200GT 1200 is fast as lightening and a wonderful bike, it seems that its value dropped really quick along with the numbers of people interested in owning a 1200.

Moreover, not soon after purchasing mine, BMW dropped the price of a new one by a grand or two causing the bottom to drop out of the re-sale market. I was upside down overnight! With that being the case, there just aren't that many people looking for them. Just my 2cents...

To answer the original poster, As a former K1200GT 2nd Gen owner, part of the problem lies in the fact that the bike was "updated" to a 1300 very quickly. As a result, I found that those interested in buying mine all said, "I wonder if I should just go for the 1300?" Even I thought "Dang, I shoulda waited another 6 months!"
Now, a 1600 has come out!

Even though the K1200GT 1200 is fast as lightening and a wonderful bike, it seems that its value dropped really quick along with the numbers of people interested in owning a 1200.

Moreover, not soon after purchasing mine, BMW dropped the price of a new one by a grand or two causing the bottom to drop out of the re-sale market. I was upside down overnight! With that being the case, there just aren't that many people looking for them. Just my 2cents...

WORD, Jack! That's why i've learned my lesson and will never buy a new veh or bike, again.

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* The Final Drive issues are very well known now -
**Why I bought a RED Moto Guzzi Norge - Very happy - no problems.

* Lots of bikes for sale in this economy. Only great prices get quick sales. I only had ONE call - 1 interested buyer for my 05 LT in the Cycletrader ad.
Lucky for me he bought it... I still had warranty left on it to cover any issues that might come up. - I am sure that helped sell it.

Here's how tough the economy is right now. I just (September) bought a leftover 2008 Honda VTX 1800. List is $16,500.00. Out the door for $8,999.00. That's 45 percent off list. No hidden fees, no dealer prep, no title fees, no nothing. Now this is a brand new bike with a one year unlimited mileage warranty. Recreational spending is a tough market right now especially considering it's end of season, end of model year, and Christmas right around the corner. Motorcycles sell best in the spring and they buy best in the fall.

Hi all,
I am currently looking to get a used second generation K1200GT but the process has left me a more than a little concerned. While perusing various classifieds, it has become apparent that these bikes languish for sometime before they find “new” homes. At first I was overjoyed at the prospect of picking up a slightly used BMW cheaply, but now I am concerned.

Why do used K-bikes seem so hard to resell?

Thanks,

Timing is crucial and selling methodology is important. I sold my LT in a few days using eBay Motors. Lots of photos and complete documentation of service helped. A couple years later, I sold my GT in a few days again on eBay. I got top dollar both times. My perfect eBay record helps. I also sold my 40 year old Porsche on eBay for a stupid high price well above anything I ever expected. I met the new owner at the airport and he drove the car back to Wisconsin with zero problems. The praise on my eBay record helps add to buyer confidence that what I am selling is good product. In all three cases my files were thorough covering every dime spent on the three machines. I always pay more to have a large number of photos showing every nook and cranny of the item being sold. I always point out even the slightest flaws to the potential buyers.

More than 132,000 (recently corrected higher) motorcycle riders have died in traffic crashes since the enactment of the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966. Be careful out there.

Timing is crucial and selling methodology is important. I sold my LT in a few days using eBay Motors. Lots of photos and complete documentation of service helped. A couple years later, I sold my GT in a few days again on eBay. I got top dollar both times. My perfect eBay record helps. I also sold my 40 year old Porsche on eBay for a stupid high price well above anything I ever expected. I met the new owner at the airport and he drove the car back to Wisconsin with zero problems. The praise on my eBay record helps add to buyer confidence that what I am selling is good product. In all three cases my files were thorough covering every dime spent on the three machines. I always pay more to have a large number of photos showing every nook and cranny of the item being sold. I always point out even the slightest flaws to the potential buyers.

Rob, you're right on target. I've always used cycle trader and sold 2 bikes and 1 veh, each in only a few weeks.

I had lots of high-res pics ready to send any requestor. Also, I digitized all the records so I could email them when a requestor was skeptical. I was very honest about the condition of the veh.

Once, after combing through records of the prior owner, and discovering that my veh had been involved in a collision prior to my owning it, I immediately emailed the prospective buyer and told him about what I had found, and asked him IF and how he wanted to proceed. I still got the sale!

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